Nice stuff, even though that effect is getting old. Here's some suggestions, move the picture down some, his head is totally at the top, and you still have some room until you hit the toolbar area. Change the color of the effect, it's too bright compared to the other side. Add a slight diagonal pattern to the text, preferably at a level of "5" on opacity. Your best no doubt.
This is an awesome wall paper of my boy L.T. But yeah it's alot like your Tayshaun Prince wallpaper. That picture of him is awesome, and never gets old. The font and text are great. If I wasn't using Sasha's Steve McNair wall this would be mine.
Sasha the pic was cutoff like that and yes I'm trying out different things besides the effect behind the picture(which is different every time i do it). I made a v.2 with a brighter left side and thanks for the comments and tips. I really appreciate them. Oh and sportsrock if u want me to put the endzone hit me up.